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Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito Recipe

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A delicious and easy-to-make grilled cheese burrito featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, two types of cheese, and a blend of flavorful sauces, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to perfection with a crispy cheesy crust.

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
  • ¼ cup water

Fillings

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
  • ¼ cup chipotle sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Wrapping & Cooking

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Butter or oil for grilling (optional, as not specified but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease to keep the burrito from becoming too oily. Add the taco seasoning along with ¼ cup water, then simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas either on a dry skillet over medium heat or briefly in the microwave. This step makes the tortillas warm and pliable, which helps with rolling the burritos without tearing.
  3. Assemble the Burrito: Lay a warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread 1/4 cup of cooked white rice evenly over the center of the tortilla, then add a generous portion of the seasoned beef mixture on top. Drizzle ½ cup nacho cheese sauce and ¼ cup chipotle sauce, then add ½ cup sour cream. Finish by sprinkling equal parts of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup each) over the fillings.
  4. Grill the Burrito: Heat a clean skillet on medium heat and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese onto one side of the skillet. Place the assembled burrito seam-side down onto the cheese in the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese on the pan melts and forms a crispy, cheesy crust. Carefully flip the burrito and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy finish. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked rice for best texture, or day-old rice works well too.
  • If you prefer a spicier burrito, add extra chipotle sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
  • Butter or oil can be used in the skillet to help crisp the burrito further, though the cheese alone creates a good crust.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
  • Wrap burritos tightly to prevent fillings from spilling out during grilling.

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